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Life, Death & Liability: Part 1

Silence is shattered by the deafening sounds of radios crackling to life and voices bellowing: “War is declared!” —World War I, also known as The Great War, had begun. This conflict, often described as “the war

The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis

Principled Leadership, Morale, Resilience, Suicide Prevention © PART I of II On Thursday, November 14, 2024, I was the privileged guest speaker for the NYPD Medical Division at their Corona, Queens facility. My remarks were made

Applying the Crime Triangle to Human Trafficking

There is scarce argument that law enforcement is facing unique challenges as it moves into the third decade of the 21st century.  Police departments are embracing new and unique ways to provide services to their communities

Drones As First Responders

We are informed daily of news about the effectiveness of drones in warfare. We learn how these military drones are used for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, precision strikes, and intelligence gathering. Although it seems like drones being

Police Suicides: Awareness, Compassion, Action

While conducting research for this article, I came across a photo of an impressive young NYPD Officer. It was NYPD Officer Colin Patrick Rossiter, 22 years-old, who tragically lost his life to suicide on March 2,

NYPD promotion ceremony, Feb. 23, 2024. (Courtesy NYPD News on X)

21St Century Policing: Issues and Response

Reawakening the Nation – A Special Report During nine months of travels throughout Italy, China and California (June 2023 – February 26, 2024), I remained in constant contact with American law enforcement and private security colleagues.

How Schools and the Police can Collaborate for Effective Outcomes

Beth J. SanbornSchool Safety Coordinator, Montgomery County, PA Darren K. StockerProfessor, Criminal JusticeCape Cod Community College In the worlds of education and law enforcement, the safety and security of students are paramount concerns. One of the

PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Unique to Law Enforcement

Preface The below off-duty firearms carry survey, though not comprehensive, provides a window into the thinking of major police agencies including American federal, county and city plus the positions of two foreign national agencies. The subject

Museum News – Summer 2023

Our annual Police Officer Memorial Day observance took place at dusk on May 19. The weather was lovely with slightly overcast skies and a nice breeze. There were over 220 family survivors in attendance, along with

Self-Reliance

The Virginia sun is beginning to rise. It’s 6 a.m. and the temperature is dropping. The upper layers of atmosphere are quickly blending with the lower areas, causing a drop in temperature. We are at an

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